Bank of America

1. Pay, historically, has been good, though it is sliding recently.

2. It's big: In the current environment, it's good to be at one of the large, surviving players, and Bank of America is that.

3. Broad and deep product and geographic diversification: good in terms of product to sell, and also good just for the sake of diversification.

Communication from management is poor; support and investment in technology is lagging (in my area).

There is a lot of uncertainty, involving the completion of some questionable acquisitions.

There is a rather parochial, Charlotte and inward-focussed culture, rather than acting like or aspiring to truly be a global bank.

Communicate more often, more completely.

Don't cut corners on support, technology spending, or investment.

Don't condescend to employees.